Mfiondu Kabengele has NBA athleticism and a high motor. That’s plenty enough to excel in college and even in the G-League. It just isn’t enough to stick in the NBA. As a two-way player this year, he has a golden opportunity to prove himself at this level.
In order to take that next step, he has to learn how to think the game effectively. Thankfully he’s a willing and eager learner. He is also lucky enough to have a good coaching staff and teammates willing to help him. In particular, Jaylen Brown has taken an interest in mentoring the guy they call “Fi.